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Hope Trachtenberg-Fifer

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (2)

Of Well Intentioned—Yet, Skewed—Advice

One example of well intentioned--yet skewed--advice, is "the coconut macaroon prescription," for common diarrhea AND Crohn's disease, popularized in the nationally syndicated newspaper column, "The Peoples' Pharmacy." Every so often, the column mentions this alleged miracle cure. Several years ago, when my youngest son was... Read more Chevron

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Elizabeth Roberts

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posted 08/21/2008, comments (4)

When Medicine is Best

If you are a regular reader of my blog then you've probably figured out by now that I'm a pretty big advocate of listening to my body and employing many of the mind/body disciplines to help me live a successful life with IBD. I've written quite a bit about figuring out the foods and diet that are best for me and my gut. I've also discussed my... Read more Chevron

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 08/20/2008, comment (1)

Don't Depend on Fatty Acids to Avoid a Relapse

In the past, both alternative and mainstream health sources have promised that Omega fatty acids, found in some seafood, may reduce flare-ups of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Just few weeks ago, Elizabeth wrote a SharePost, Omega 6 and Sushi - You Choose,warning that eating too much omega fatty acids may even have the opposite... Read more Chevron

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Mary Lee

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posted 07/27/2008, comments (5)

Nurse with IBD

I was diagnosed two years ago with Microscopic Colitis. 17 years prior I was diagnosed with celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome. I take Asacol and Entocort. My frustration is with abdominal pain. I am constantly pulling things out of my diet that may be problematic but sometimes I get flares for no... Read more Chevron

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Tom Humberstone

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posted 07/01/2008, comment (1)

A day in the life of a Crohn's sufferer

It was a beautiful Sunday morning.I'd decided to cook American-style pancakes for my flatmate's birthday and headed out to acquire the necessary ingredients. If I was anyone else this might be a rather pedestrian task. But I had been getting over a fairly bad Crohn's relapse and for some reason, the first few hours of my getting up always... Read more Chevron

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